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Assalamualaikum and hello! It already the end of January and I have a few interesting beauty updates to share ^_^ sorry for the lack of update, I have been busy sorting out my new life as a graduate, hahaha! I already got a job, yeay! So before I start walking into the office, I had my face vacuumed by a specialist, can you believe that? Don't worry it's not the normal vacuum, I treasure my face okay? I'd like to share with you guys about my experience of doing the awesome SilkPeel DermalInfusion facial at Face Factors Clinic. Before I deliver my own words, here's a bit of formal introduction about Face Factors Clinic and the SilkPeel DermalInfusion facial treatment :

Face Factors is a premier aesthetic and wellness clinic located at Solaris Dutamas. The clinic offers a complete range of services ranging from advanced aesthetic and anti-aging solutions, unique body treatments and hand and nail therapies. It is a one-stop center for beautification services set in an ulta-stylish yet comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

What is SilkPeel DermalInfusion?

SilkPeel is a new, breakthrough procedure that combines precision exfoliation with DermalInfusion to address patient-specific skin conditions. Operating on a closed-loop vacuum system, the SilkPeel’s diamond treatment head exfoliates the skin while delivering a topical dermaceutical at a controlled intensity. SilkPeel stimulates new cell growth and addresses your specific skin condition, giving your skin the revitalization you want.

For those who cannot tolerate the pain of extraction, microdermabrasion, chemical peel, lasers, and any other painful facial experiences just for the sake of looking beautiful, then SilkPeel DermalInfusion is the answer to your woes. I myself personally hate going for normal facial treatments because I really don't like feeling my face pinched, poked and everything painful with it. People say beauty is pain, but I guess with the technology now, that term can be considered half-obsolete already.

SilkPeel DermalInfusion is a painless and soothing facial treatment that removes dead skin cells and at the same time it treats your primary skin concern with patient-specific topical formulation. It makes your skin look brighter, softer and it calms those angry zits as well (my face is a proven success). Before the facial, here are the problems of my skin :

acne and dark acne scar all over my face

oily skin

obvious pores

dull skin

The aesthetician on duty, Mary who was responsible for doing SilkPeel DermalInfusion procedure on my face also mentioned to me that my skin was congested with acne, which has been pulling down my confidence a bit for a few months. Before the procedure, she mentioned to me the benefits of SilkPeel and she explained to me about the step by step procedure.

1. Cleansing : Makeup is removed and face is cleansed with a mild facial cleanser to prep skin for SilkPeel DermalInfusion procedure

2. SilkPeel DermalInfusion procedure : a mini, vacuum-like machine with medical-grade diamond exfoliator is used to suck impurities out of skin, smoothen out skin surface and deliver specific topical solution(s) according to patient's skin need. As for me, there were 2 topical solutions used, which are the Hydration formula and Clarifying formula, to combat acne and re-hydrate my super dry skin.

3. Difference on skin : As you can see labeled in the image above, one part of my skin looks brighter while the other part looks darker. Obvious isn't it? Well, the brighter part on the left is already treated with SilkPeel DermalInfusion procedure while the darker skin on your right is the part which hasn't been treated yet.

These are the 4 types of solutions used for SilkPeel DermalInfusion facial. Each of them helps in combating acne, hydrates skin, repairs environmental damage on skin, and brightens skin that has been affected with pigmentation, dark spots and gives overall glowing complexion after the treatment. The aesthetician at Face Factors Clinic will determine which topical solution(s) is/are most suitable after examining your skin, so no need to worry about getting the unfit solution ;)

I am terribly sorry as I could not provide the full before and after picture of my face. This is because the person who helped me take pictures accidentally changed the camera mode into Beauty Face mode at the end of the procedure so all my after pictures look edited like they have layers of beautifying filters (T_T) however these are what I can tell you about my skin after the SilkPeel DermalInfusion treatment (my skin received Skin Clarifying and Skin Hydrating solutions during the procedure) :

skin tone is brighter as you can see in the picture above

acne scar looks less obvious (still there but the darkness intensity is reduced)

acne is completely dried up, no more bumps

skin feels so smooth like a baby's face

not a single ounce of pain felt during and after the treatment

It has been nearly one and a half week, my skin does not act up weirdly either. SAFE!

During the facial, Mary used different pressure of vacuum on my face and eyes areas so you can be definitely sure that at Face Factors, they really are an expert on taking care of your skin and you don't have to worry about anything ^_^ The whole procedure took about 20 minutes only and if you are working nearby, you can book a session during lunch hour and get back to your office looking absolutely fabulous ;) I rate them 10/10 for the experience and ambiance of doing my SilkPeel DermalInfusion at Face Factors Clinic. I am planning to come back for SilkPeel as I believe that my face will be in good hands ;) Below is the menu for SilkPeel DermalInfusion if you are interested to give it a try. For your info, SilkPeel DermalInfusion can be applied on various skin areas, not only for face as it is a friendly type of skin treatment ;)

Assalamualaikum and hello! I haven't had that beauty talk session for quite some time ey? I think now might be a good time and I'd like to talk about eyeliner looks for women ^_^ Reflecting back to my teenage years, I still remember the first makeup item I bought was an eyeliner. I was always fascinated by how pretty women look with eyeliners, as it accentuate the eyes and sometimes the depth illusion it gave made me gape in awe. I started by rimming my eyes fully with black liner, on the lids and on my waterline. As I grew up, I found that I look better with brown eyeliner on the waterline and I only occasionally sport that thick black eyeliner on my lids, but that would be for days when I feel like going the extra mile with makeup ;) What about you? What are the eyeliner looks that you sport mostly? Do you have that one eyeliner look you always loved but never tried? Here are some tips, on how women can look awesome with just an eyeliner ^_^ but hey, is one eyeliner enough, ladies? I bet not!

image credit : fashiontranslated.com

Women are known to always want to look
nice in any way they can and this includes having the perfect eyeliner look.
Some men may not know or see the difference of the eyeliner make up look but
women do. However, a number of ladies may have some trouble figuring out the
best eyeliner look for the face. There are three types of eyeliner looks which
any women can attempt looking stunning and with confidence. The first eyeliner
look is the simple basic tint on the upper eye lid. This eyeliner look is often
flaunted by the ladies who want to appear natural and simple without going
overboard. Women can try this basic eye look to work or even a casual day out. As a beauty blogger who have had her fair share of nice and disastrous eyeliner days, I'd recommend you to prep your lids with primer first, then put on your best drawing on the lids and when it dries, seal the top (pat or dust) with some loose powder, translucent powder or setting powder, any that you owns :) this will help making your eyeliner stay all day without transfer!

Secondly, for ladies who love the attempts of a sexier
eye makeup appearance they should opt for the pretty cat eyeliner look, which seems like may women's favourite as it looks so classy and daring! The cat
eyeliner look is applied with an edgy tint on the upper corner of your eyes.
Apply it as the basic eyeliner look but with a slight upward tint for a
ravishing style. The cat eye will definitely make every head turn into your
direction. Style this eye look to parties, formal events or even on a special
date with someone. Feel sexy yet sophisticated in your own skin and flirt with
your eyes. The one thing I love about cat eyeliner look is that you be the boss of your own flick! Long, curvy flicks versus short, fuller flicks tell a different story, milady. What's your story? ;)

Lastly, for women who want to have a more
dramatic make up look can try applying eyeliner on their upper eyelid as well
as under their bottom lashes. Remember I mentioned earlier that this was the style I started with during my teen years? This eyeliner style represents closely to a
smokey eye touch as it gives off a mysterious vibe to your personality. You can control the degree of smokiness by adjusting the thickness of line on your lids. Flaunt
this eyeliner appearance for an extra image boost in your low days. It will
definitely help you be confident and show off the bold side you have which
others hardly see.

Interested ladies who are wondering where to get new
eyeliners can check out ZALORA as they offer an extensive collection of eyeliner for women online from various well-known
brands. I personally would recommend you to try every type of eyeliner available in the market until you find the one that suits your preference the most :) Pen eyeliners, jumbo crayon eyeliners, liquid eyeliners, gel eyeliners, you name it! Don't be afraid to experiment, and please don't be dull with only black or brown liners. Try coloured eyeliners as well, make it give a splash of coolness and funkiness in your look, but one thing to remember, never let them smudge okay? You don't wanna be a panda :p

Have fun with your eyeliner look ladies, don't forget to check out what ZALORA has to offer you okay?

What
is it that makes a woman super fashionable? Part of it is her sense of style,
some part of it is her ability in following the latest trends and another part
is the quality of clothes and accessories she wears. You’d love to be the kind
of fashionable woman that turns heads wherever she goes, wouldn’t you? This can
be difficult in Malaysia, where the Muslim fashion
abounds of so many different trends! Sometimes it even makes me wonder, is it
right to wear it like this? Does it look proper on me? How can I be sure that
my modesty is fully covered if I take on this style?

If
you’d like to follow the latest Muslim fashion but lack the time for shopping,
Zolace is the place to go in Malaysia! Since they dedicate their time in
finding and listing products of the highest quality for all styles,
personalities and events, they are undeniably the best in offering you clothing
items that fit your need and desires. Muslimah fashion styling is their job and
believe it, they do it better than anyone else so that you can look good and
feel great at all times!

If
you haven’t checked their Muslimah blouse section yet, you should hurry up and
do so! I believe whoever you are, there must be items that would fit you
perfectly with high quality fabrics, ranging from chiffon to cotton or silk.
The fabrics
of their Muslimah
blouse come in a variety of prints like
monochrome blouses and some with combinations of colors that would make you
stand out in any crowd. Women nowadays lead an active lifestyle hence the need
to feel comfortable and to look great at the same time is important when
choosing clothes. Well ladies, fret not as there is a variety of Muslimah
blouse styles to choose from at Zolace, depending on the occasion you want to
wear them. You can choose the Muslimah blouses in great quality chiffon for
casual occasions, or you can go for the ones made of beautiful lace perfect
like a princess for special occasions. Check out how I rock my Endless Possibilities Blouse for 2 different occasions throughout this post ;) I'm in love with the high quality fabric, seriously it is not see through at all! Wearing the blouse feels very comfortable as if it was tailor-made for me, and I'm struck in awe by the beautiful lace details on it! Psst, does the Posh and Proper Tote Bag look good with this outfit?

I
think we can all agree that every woman needs dresses. The Muslimah style
dresses you’ll find at Zolace mostly accentuate and flatter your body line so
that you’ll get the maximum effect from wearing them. A dress like the Ever
Wander Dress is the easiest way of making you stand out in the crowd whenever
you need to. Oh ya, I realize too that finding the perfect jubah is not easy as
you might be spoilt for choices: some have great colors, while others are made
out of gorgeous fabrics. Zolace offers you the three-in-one Muslimah
dress: of high quality fabrics, fashionable sense of style and fabulous colors.
All you have to do is pick a your favourite Muslimah dress in your favorite color,
wear it, and don’t be surprised when compliments on you started pouring in ;)

For
Muslimah ladies, a long skirt would probably be your favourite piece! It is
easy to look effortlessly beautiful with the right skirt and blouse, am I
right? Zolace agrees with this, hence I hope you can see their effort in
offering the widest variety of Muslimah skirts you can find online ^_^ Examples
of Muslimah
skirts available are their long pencil skirt, skirt labuh, mermaid skirt and
maxi skirt. Whatever the context you’re wearing your Muslimah
skirt in, you’ll find casual skirts for work in as many colors as your
imagination can think of, like Command the Campaign Muslimah skirt, elegant ones
that you can wear to parties or any other special occasion so that you’ll attract
all eyes on your style like Elegance Aglow Mermaid Muslimah skirt, or large and
intensely colored skirts like the Stop and Stereo Muslimah skirt. The best part
of Zolace Muslimah skirts is aside from their high quality fabrics, each of
them flatters a figure in particular, so that anyone wearing it will look great
no matter what body shape they are blessed with.

Zolace
knows that feeling cold (in the office, at the mall, in the class) is not fun
and we all would like to look nice when feeling warm. Wanna be warm but looking
sizzling hot at the same time? Check out Zolace’s Muslimah Cardigan section!
You’ll be amazed with their selection of warm-looking, soft-touching and
compliment-getting numbers. Trying to leave a strong impression on a special
someone? Try the Lounge and Clear kimono cardigan in orange, an intense color
that spreads warmth inside and out, you’ll be the unforgettable one ;) For
those moments when all you want is to spend some quality time with yourself and
recharge your batteries, the Lounge and Clear kimono cardigan in pink is the
best choice you can make. Don’t worry on how comfortable and how lasting these
cardigans are as Zolace cardigans are selected based on their esthetic features
and on the high quality of their fabric.

Let’s
talk about the hijab pieces shall we? I know that since the outbreak of
Hijabista fashion thingy made shawls (the lilit belit one) gain popularity.
However if tudung bawal is your signature look, then you’ve come to the right
online Muslimah boutique as Zolace’s tudung bawal range is a wide and luxuriant
one. You’ll find comfortable tudung bawal
for everyday situations or exquisite ones for social occasions.
Whatever the style you’re interested in, be it casual or printed floral, the
tudung bawal you’ll find on Zolace will
exceed your expectations with their premium quality fabrics!

Ladies,
fashion trends are changing so fast sometimes it could be hard to follow even
for a hardcore fashionist. Need help from a fashionable hand? Give Zolace a
visiti, I can assure you that they’re extremely committed at offering all the Muslimah fashion news you
need to get the great sense of style you want!
On Zolace blog you’ll find a variety of articles that not only show all the
fashion trends, but also on how you can adapt it to your style. From now on,
you won’t have to spend all that time and energy looking for trendy outfits
which might not suit a Muslimah style as all you have to do now is check Zolace
blog and adapt their fashion advice into your style ^_^

That's me again, the overly attached girlfriend with her favourite handbag, blouse and tudung from Zolace"stylish is an expensive remark, but you don’t have to buy expensive pieces to be stylish"

Assalamualaikum and hello! I am so glad that Innisfree has finally opened a store in Malaysia which is in Sunway Pyramid. Even though it is far from KL city center I am still glad because it is here :) I had visited the store quite some time ago and I am impressed with the abundance of products they have to offer. Since you all have probably known that I am still battling with acne problem, you might be able to guess that my go to variant when buying facial masks will be those with tea tree and anti-acne properties.

I am a big fan of mask packs because to me, they're more fun to wear than sheet masks. I couldn't help but notice the colourful bullets of capsule recipe pack at Innisfree store so I bought the Bija & Tea Tree variant to try. What I like about this particular variant of Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack is that even though it is aimed to help sooth skin trouble, it is also able to retain moisture on skin, which not many anti-acne masks have as they tend to be drying.

As you can see below, I still have around 2 uses worth of product left after using it for 6 times. I clearly remember that I only used once for entire face, and another 5 times for spot treatments on specific problematic areas of my face only. This Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack does not have a proper seal once it is opened. It has a slit on the package's brim for users to slip in the cover to keep it airtight. I found that it is sufficient as my mask does not dry out at all. I left the mask on my face for 15 minutes before washing it off. No tingling sensation, no funny feeling on skin while and after using it, and when the mask dries it does not make my skin feel tight at all. It might crack a bit if you kept on frowning, smiling or talking while having the mask pack on. Washing it off is easy as the dried mask pack does not cling tightly on skin, which is a good thing because there will be no need for harsh scrubbing.

I really love this Bija & Tea Tree Capsule Recipe Pack because it truly helps suppress my acne from growing bigger. It does not banish big acne entirely but with daily or once in two days use, I can see that those big acne on my cheeks does not grow any bigger. It looks calmer after each use but then it is still there. For small bumps on my forehead, they completely disappear after using this Bija & Tea Tree Capsule Recipe Pack so I can say that this mask pack is suitable to treat small blemish bumps (Malaysians call it jerawat pasir) but it might take time or only work a bit on big red acne. I can only say these because I do not test this mask pack on other people to see if the result varies. I think my skin has a high resistance towards acne medications (pffftt) so if you have that type of skin which responds (positively) easily towards mask packs for blemished skin, then I suggest you to give this Bija & Tea Tree Capsule Recipe Pack a try :) for a mask which is not drying, easy to apply and remove, and helps with small blemishes, I say that Bija & Tea Tree Capsule Recipe Pack from Innisfree is a value for money choice. Happy trying!

Product Info :

Innisfree (Bija & Tea Tree) Capsule Recipe Pack

for blemished skin

*there are so many other variants to try too*

RM7.00 per pack

resealable and can be used a few times

Available at Innisfree store, Sunway Pyramid

Disclaimer : Product was bought using my own money. This review is not sponsored or paid in any form, and is 100% honestly based on my own experience as a user.

Assalamualaikum and hello! This review was supposed to get itself published a long time ago but I missed it after I finished editing the pictures, my bad. I'm terribly sorry if I promised anyone who were keen to see the comparison between this Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner with Benefit Push Up Liner, both of them are very interesting and I will tell you at the end of this post :)

I bought this Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner from Luxola but I'm sorry to announce that you can't get it there anymore now, since Luxola stopped selling Maybelline products already. I don't know why Maybelline Malaysia is not selling this eyeliner here, but it is available in Singapore if you are interested to get it later. As I have been using this Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner for a good few months, I am now ready to tell everything I found about it. I am so glad to have this eyeliner in my stash and I kinda regret not buying 2 or 3 of it. I don't like using gel liners with brush as I found that it is too much hassle to clean the separate brush.

This Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner comes in a pen form, and the gel is dispensable by twisting the end of the pen, just like the concept of Benefit Push Up Liner. Its tip is grey in colour and can be cleaned with wet wipes after use, coz it will get smudged by the black gel. It also comes with a stopper to prevent gel drying/leaking but I threw it away already, and the gel inside is working just fine because I never left it uncapped. The writing printed on this eyeliner's body is not permanent, which irritates me. I don't like seeing my makeup items lost its name/brand print but this one is unavoidable. See how much I love it and how frequent I have been using it until the print disappears ;)

Now let me tell you why I love this eyeliner so much. First of all, the gel is as dark as the darkest night. It gives me the ultimate jet black I want in a black eyeliner, it dries matte and there is no glitter in it. Next, it does not dry in a jiffy which is perfect as most of the time, I need to repair something when both eyes drawing are not balanced. Don't dream of this if you're using Benefit Push Up Liner, that one dries in a blink and you'll be in trouble to correct any flaws. Third, this eyeliner stays perfectly till the end of the day as most of the time I properly prime my eyes and top it with powder when the gel dries, so no matter the weather I braved my eyeliner does not smudge or disappear. It is also fairly easy to remove with water based or oil makeup remover at the end of the day, no scrubbing needed. The tip of this eyeliner is something else, where there is one thing I like and one thing I don't really like about it. What I like is, the shape of this tip allows me to draw nicely especially for cat eyes flick. The not so pleasant thing about it is, I found the material used for the tip is a little too hard to my delicate eyelids, it made my eyelids itch.

I am sorry I don't have swatches as I am camera-less now. These pictures were taken a few months ago when I just received my purchase and at that time there was a camera. I will try my best to update this post with swatches soon! However you can look for swatches at these blogs : British Beauty Addict || Beautyholics Anonymous || Beautifulbuns ||

So I think that's all for now :) If you ask me to compare Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner with Benefit Push Up Liner, I definitely vote for this one because it is easier to use and it is a lot cheaper, like half the price of Benefit Push Up Liner. I have them both that's why I can compare ^_^ This eyeliner is sold in the UK but with a different name and different cap colour, so if we Malaysians want to get this eyeliner the only way I see it now is to buy when you visit Singapore or UK, or you can try asking your friends there to help you buy :) I hope Maybelline Malaysia will consider bringing Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner to our shore because it is a good product to invest in. Till then!

****UPDATE****

Hi guys! Here's an update on the swatches of this eyeliner plus how it looks on me. Forgive me if the quality of these pics is not top notch, these new pics were only taken using a phone's camera, it's all I can afford for now. Hope it helps!

The eyeliner dries to a matte, non-glossy finish

Once it dries, it won't budge until you remove it

A bit of transfer might happen on very oily eyelids, without primer and not topped with powder

I advise you to use a very good oil-based makeup remover for this eyeliner. I tried using the legendary Biore Makeup Removing Wipes but it's hard to dissolve the eyeliner between my top lashes

Very easy to draw thick line or cat-eye liner (like I did in the collage below)

The gel is very easy to spread and to draw

Only a tiny droplet of gel is needed for a thick winged line ;)

Product Info :

Maybelline Lasting Drama Pen Gel Liner

not available in Malaysia
can be considered as an excellent, cheaper dupe to Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner

Disclaimer : Product was bought using my own money, I am not paid to write this and my review is 100% honestly based on my own opinions as a buyer and user.

Assalamualaikum and hello! I have been wanting to share this with my readers for a very long time and it seems like 2015 is the year for it ;) I still remember the first time I decided to purchase an electronic facial cleansing brush, which was in 2013. At that time Clarisonic was a big hit, and as a student I could not afford the crazy price tag it comes with. Then I discovered Olay Professional Pro-X but it was not available yet in Malaysia either, so I asked a good friend of mine who studied in the UK to help me buy one set with another set of replacement brush heads. When my parcel arrived, I was so happy and it marked the day my cleansing routine advanced to the next level. I admit that for the first few months, using an electronic cleansing brush once a day made my skin look better than it was. My acne scars faded, my skin looked brighter, I feel that my skin is lighter (more breathable, if we can say that) and I was happy. But as we all know, good things come to an end. Being happy and stress-free is the key to good skin, and I couldn't be happy when the madness of revision week and final exam seeped in. Acne outbreak became my middle name, and this time the brush cannot help. In fact, brushing on acne laden face is not helpful (for me) at all.

So I have been through my fair share of good and bad experiences with using three different brands of electronic facial brushes, which two of them I have reviewed here and here (both of these were sponsored items). I realize that using a facial cleansing brush, no matter electronic or not, has its pros and cons and I'd like to share my opinions with you :)

If you haven't used any facial cleansing brushes and is currently thinking of getting one, then maybe you'd wanna see the following points first before committing into buying one :

1. Budget

Let's give out names. Olay, Panasonic, Mary Kay, Clarisonic, Clinique, and Po Bling are the brands that I saw entering their brushes into local market. I'll exclude Po Bling in this discussion because I have trust issue towards genuine products, and honestly I saw too much sellers online selling Po Bling at ridiculously different prices and everyone admits that their stock is genuine. I am also going to exclude online sellers/shops in this discussion, and focus only on physical stores where you can get these brushes. So, you're definitely going to get a genuine product if you purchase Olay Pro-X / Megasonic (at Watsons), Panasonic, Mary Kay, Clinique (at their counters) and Clarisonic (at Sephora). These brands offer prices from as low as RM129.90 to as high as RM820. So before buying, you should :

consider the max price you're willing to pay

read all reviews on which brush brand to buy, know what will you get upon purchase

understand how each brush works and compare their function/prices

2.Skin concern

This point can be as crucial as point number one, but I made it number 2 because money matters first :p Now, why would you want a facial cleansing brush?

you wear heavy makeup every day

you're told by the facial therapist that you have clogged pores, after doing a skin analysis

If you fall under the first and second category, then yes you might need this cleansing brush. The main reason you're getting a brush is for it to help unclog your blocked pores, removing the excess makeup and dirt that your cotton pad + makeup remover cannot remove, so that your skincare products can absorb better after cleansing.

you have blemishes and you hope a cleansing brush can clear them off your skin

If you have blemishes, then I suggest you consult with a dermatologist/facial therapist first whether using a brush can help reduce the blemishes or not. Sometimes a brush is not the answer, and when it is not, it can lead to a more severe problem to your skin. There are brushes simply for cleansing and there are brushes designed for exfoliating. Maybe you can use brushes with sonic vibration technology and skip rotating brush heads.

you don't have any skin problem, you just want a brush

You have your $$$ ready, you decide on which one to buy, and go be happy with it. I envy people with porcelain clear, trouble free skin (T_T).

3. Discipline/responsibility

Bear in mind that owning an electronic brush needs you to be responsible and disciplined in maintaining it.

make sure you don't drop it to the floor

replace the brush head every 1-3 months, and usually replacement brush head is not free either

most brushes are waterproof, but be careful to properly secure the battery compartment

some uses battery, some needs to be charged with USB/plug

some comes with a brush head protector, easily chucked into travel bag. some does not come with any brush protector, so you might need to DIY.

don't overuse it on your skin. start with once a day and gradually use only once in 2 days, don't over-exfoliate your precious skin

Conclusion

Having a facial cleansing brush is not a must, but for some people it can also be a need. Don't ever feel pressured to buy 1 just because every girl you know owns a Clarisonic. Be wary of fake items, don't trade your skin's well-being with fake products, it's not worth it. Using the brush (whatever brand it is, no matter the price) will not be the sole determiner to your skin condition. If you don't want a cleansing brush, then maybe you can start using washcloth for that extra exfoliation :) just remember to wash it properly every day and air-dry.

Thanks for reading and good luck in choosing the best brush for yourself!

^_^

Disclaimer : I am not a skin expert, a dermatologist nor anywhere near a skin therapist. I am just a skincare addict who have been using a few facial brushes for nearly two years, and this post is written to help my readers see if using a facial brush suits their need. This is not a paid or sponsored post, and this is also not made to promote any brands. Examples used are based from my experience and readings.

If you need suggestions on which brand to try, I can only talk about Clinique, Olay and Po Bling because these are the 3 electronic brushes I've tried. Feel free to comment if you're unsure on which brand to buy :)

4 years swimming in university dramas made me who I am today. I had victorious, joyous moments and also a fair share of the deepest darkest moments. I appreciate all my friends, seniors, juniors, lecturers and the staffs who made my journey a memorable and educational one. I met friends who I can proudly announce as my brothers and sisters from another mother, coz they're a keeper. I learned about how I am being useful to everyone and differentiate it with being used. I climbed out of my comfort zone, and I am going to admit that I now am a person with different way of thinking. I have to credit my lecturers for changing me from a typical minded person to a critical thinker. I still have a lot to learn, a lot more to discover and actually, my life journey just start after I graduated ;) I thank my family, especially my mom, for all the sacrifices they made to help me get through this phase.

2. Know the struggle of looking for a job

As my degree course enable me to look for jobs in various specialties, I am always open to a number of choices but it does not seem as easy as it sounds like. My dad wants me to become a teacher. He wants me to stay in Melaka to cut cost, for example, no need to pay for rent. Me being a super independent minded girl, I want to work in KL because what I am interested in is PR, social media management, and content writing/management, which is not something that can be found in Melaka. You can say that my choice is highly influenced by my experience of being a blogger as well. Jobs after jobs applied, and I never went bitching on "how hard life could be" or "why is it so hard to score a job" because whining is never my specialty, and I am the cold,hard truth type of person who does not accept bullshits when it comes to professionalism. I'll just say that I don't really have the full support of my parents when it comes to applying for a job in KL, but I'll still do my best, all out in pursuing what I want. Because in the end, it will be me leading my own life and determining my own satisfaction, my own happiness, realizing my own dreams and plans. As we all know, our parents might not agree with us today, but in the long run they will understand when we proved them that the shot was worth taken.

3. Ups and downs as a blogger

2014 is a big year for my blogging career. I joined The Butterfly Project, which I will never stop being grateful for being one of its member. I joined The Butterfly Project since its infancy days, I watch it grow and although I couldn't attend all its events due to my studies and transportation restrictions, I always feel that I am a part of something big :) Thank you Tammy for being the greatest mamasan ever, thank you SWAT team, thank you all Butterflies, for making me really feel that I belong to something so special. Apart from that, I was also given quite a number of chances by numerous hands to shine as a blogger. I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single person/organization who believed in me and my credibility as a blogger, and I'd like to humbly apologize for all my mistakes to you all and I promise that I'll find a way to mend anything wrong I did.

I was in semester 4 when dengue hit me. The pain was hell, I thought I was dying, I thought I had no hope to see next daylight when the pain was at its peak. But I lived. Ten days of torture and ultimate boredom in the ward, I don't want to get dengue again. I don't want to get hospitalized again, I hate it so much when they poked me for blood test four times a day, it drained me and it was so painful. After I was discharged, that was another story to catch up with studies, tests, assignments, blog posts and everything, pheww! Thanks Ijat for saving me from a certain death the night I blacked out, if it's not for you then I guess I won't be here to write. Thanks mom for taking care of me 10 days straight in the hospital, for cooking crab soup for me to increase my platelet count, thanks friends and lecturers who prayed for my well-being. Don't ever contract dengue like I did okay?

5. Adopted a pet cat named Bob

I never had any pet since I was small. When my family lived in JB (before the year 2000) my dad used to have a kaloi fish, and it wasn't mine to admit as a pet. I still remember the initial days when my cat Bob came to our house. He was so small, so freakin cute and I was so happy to see that I can have a cat at home. I like cats. At first we only let him inside the house to eat and play with us. Bob never got to sleep inside the house at first because mom won't allow it. So he sleeps at the shoe rack, and he loves his spot very much he won't trade it with a box. Bob grew into a big fat cat, and now he sleeps in the house, after a few series of peeing and poo-ing around various places in the house that drove my mom mad. Bob once pooped between the sleeping me and my sister. Imagine opening your eyes to a fresh pile of cat-shit? We threw the bed sheet of course. Blame my sister for giving Bob a mixture of weird things to eat, the cat had diarrhea in our bedroom. Now Bob is a trained cat, he never pee or poo inside the house anymore but he is not toilet trained either. If he wants to go out, he will sit in front of the main door until somebody lets him out. If nobody realizes that he's there, he will start meowing. When Bob was small he eats cat food without qualm, now he only wants fried fish and will only eat his cat food if he's done waiting for his fish. I made him Insta-famous too among my friends, and sometimes it seems like my Instagram belongs to a cat rather than a beauty blogger. Hehehe

Well, those are the 5 things that gave a big impact in my life in 2014. Hello 2015, guide me to become a better person inside out, and to you all, happy new year! Thanks for reading ;)